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Struggling To Get A Confirmed Train Ticket This Diwali? IRCTC's Vikalp Scheme May Help
- Friday October 17, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
IRCTC's Vikalp Scheme can make life easier for train passengers this festive season. While it doesn't guarantee confirmed tickets for everyone, it does help one's chances at securing them.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How Changing Confirmed Train Tickets For Free Could Benefit Millions Of Indians
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
The new Indian Railways policy, once implemented, could ease travel stress, especially for budget-conscious passengers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How To Take Your Pet On A Train In India: Rules, Costs, And Pro Tips
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Taking your pet on a train is easier than you think. Here's what Indian Railways rules say about tickets, comfort, and travel prep.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How To Book Tatkal Train Tickets In India Without Losing Your Seat In Two Minutes
- Thursday October 2, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Unlike regular tickets, which open 120 days in advance, Tatkal tickets are released just one day before the train departs from its origin station.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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RAC Vs Waitlist Vs Confirmed: What Your Indian Railways Ticket Status Really Means
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation. It comes into play once all confirmed berths in a class are booked. Read on for details.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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What Really Happens When You Pull The Chain On A Moving Train
- Friday October 10, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Purpose of Alarm Chains: Alarm Chain Pulling (ACP) is one of the major reasons behind train delays across India. Passengers can face serious penalties for pulling an alarm chain without a real emergency.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How To Book Confirmed Train Tickets For Diwali And Chhath Puja
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The Indian Railways has reduced the advance booking period to 60 days. With Diwali on October 20 and Chhath Puja starts on October 25, confirmed tickets will be in high demand.
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www.ndtv.com
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls Reports On 'New' Baggage Rules "Fake News"
- Saturday August 23, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
"The rules have been there for decades," the railway minister says while explaining that no new rules have been introduced around the baggage weight limit for train passengers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Train Travel In 2025: How To Pack Smart And Stay Within Luggage Limits
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Somdatta Saha
Whether you are heading home for a festival or planning a long-distance journey, keeping your luggage within limits is essential.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Passengers' Rights On Train Travel: TTEs Can Face Punishment For Misconduct
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Railway authorities urge passengers to be aware of their rights and to raise concerns whenever necessary to ensure safe and comfortable travel.
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www.ndtv.com
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Carrying Too Much Luggage On Trains? Here's What Indian Railways Can Do To You
- Saturday July 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Indian Railways has set strict rules for how much luggage passengers can carry on trains. If you exceed the limit, you may be fined.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Railways Tweaks Emergency Quota Rules, Big Relief For Common Passengers
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- India News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Indian Railways has updated its emergency quota booking rules. Passengers must now request EQ tickets a day in advance, as reservation charts will be prepared 8 hours before departure.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Travelling By Trains Is Still The Most Underrated Way To See The Country
- Tuesday July 8, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, then trains deserve a lot more credit. Here is why train travel in India still holds its own - quietly, beautifully, and without any fuss.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Railways To Prepare Reservation Charts 8 Hours In Advance
- Monday June 30, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better.
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www.ndtv.com
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Railway Cops Need Valid Authority Or Ticket For Train Travel On Official Duty: Railways
- Monday August 5, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
GRP and RPF personnel must obtain a travel authority or purchase a ticket for train travel and carrying only the ID card is not enough, the Railway Claims Tribunal ruled dismissing the plea for compensation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Struggling To Get A Confirmed Train Ticket This Diwali? IRCTC's Vikalp Scheme May Help
- Friday October 17, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
IRCTC's Vikalp Scheme can make life easier for train passengers this festive season. While it doesn't guarantee confirmed tickets for everyone, it does help one's chances at securing them.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
How Changing Confirmed Train Tickets For Free Could Benefit Millions Of Indians
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
The new Indian Railways policy, once implemented, could ease travel stress, especially for budget-conscious passengers.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
How To Take Your Pet On A Train In India: Rules, Costs, And Pro Tips
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Taking your pet on a train is easier than you think. Here's what Indian Railways rules say about tickets, comfort, and travel prep.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
How To Book Tatkal Train Tickets In India Without Losing Your Seat In Two Minutes
- Thursday October 2, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Unlike regular tickets, which open 120 days in advance, Tatkal tickets are released just one day before the train departs from its origin station.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
RAC Vs Waitlist Vs Confirmed: What Your Indian Railways Ticket Status Really Means
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation. It comes into play once all confirmed berths in a class are booked. Read on for details.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
What Really Happens When You Pull The Chain On A Moving Train
- Friday October 10, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Purpose of Alarm Chains: Alarm Chain Pulling (ACP) is one of the major reasons behind train delays across India. Passengers can face serious penalties for pulling an alarm chain without a real emergency.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
How To Book Confirmed Train Tickets For Diwali And Chhath Puja
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The Indian Railways has reduced the advance booking period to 60 days. With Diwali on October 20 and Chhath Puja starts on October 25, confirmed tickets will be in high demand.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls Reports On 'New' Baggage Rules "Fake News"
- Saturday August 23, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
"The rules have been there for decades," the railway minister says while explaining that no new rules have been introduced around the baggage weight limit for train passengers.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Train Travel In 2025: How To Pack Smart And Stay Within Luggage Limits
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Somdatta Saha
Whether you are heading home for a festival or planning a long-distance journey, keeping your luggage within limits is essential.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Passengers' Rights On Train Travel: TTEs Can Face Punishment For Misconduct
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Railway authorities urge passengers to be aware of their rights and to raise concerns whenever necessary to ensure safe and comfortable travel.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Carrying Too Much Luggage On Trains? Here's What Indian Railways Can Do To You
- Saturday July 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Indian Railways has set strict rules for how much luggage passengers can carry on trains. If you exceed the limit, you may be fined.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Indian Railways Tweaks Emergency Quota Rules, Big Relief For Common Passengers
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- India News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Indian Railways has updated its emergency quota booking rules. Passengers must now request EQ tickets a day in advance, as reservation charts will be prepared 8 hours before departure.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why Travelling By Trains Is Still The Most Underrated Way To See The Country
- Tuesday July 8, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, then trains deserve a lot more credit. Here is why train travel in India still holds its own - quietly, beautifully, and without any fuss.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Railways To Prepare Reservation Charts 8 Hours In Advance
- Monday June 30, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Railway Cops Need Valid Authority Or Ticket For Train Travel On Official Duty: Railways
- Monday August 5, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
GRP and RPF personnel must obtain a travel authority or purchase a ticket for train travel and carrying only the ID card is not enough, the Railway Claims Tribunal ruled dismissing the plea for compensation.
-
www.ndtv.com